Tag: jennifer blomquist

  • And We’re Back! The Occasions Catalog is Here!

    After all the hubbub and technical issues this morning, I just wanted to hop over to say everything is back and ready to go!  WOO HOO! Head over to the Stampin’ Up Online Store and shop away! And, now that I’m able to get into the demonstrator side of the website, I have January’s Hostess…

  • Are You Ready! It’s Sale-a-Bration Time!

    Are You Ready!  It’s Sale-a-Bration Time!

    Well, today is an exciting day, but it started off with a bit of a big BANG!  That sound was the sound of all of Stampin’ Up’s servers crashing meaning not only could I not get my launch day order in, but I can’t even call in and chat with the fabulous demonstrator support folks. …

  • Paper Piecing with the Detailed Santa Thinlit for Christmas

    Oh my goodness people!  We are officially less than 10 days until Christmas!!!  I was thinking I had all my shopping done and was totally on track for the holiday and the kids to be out of school for 2 1/2 weeks….. NOPE! I remembered some gifts I still need to get, my Christmas cards…

  • Simply Elegent Emboss Resist Christmas Card with Totally Trees

    Its been a busy holiday season around here!  My kids are in full swing of school and extra-curricular activities winter performances.  Between last week and this coming week, we have something happening every day.  But I still love the season and all the opportunities to see everyone and see the joy in my kids faces…

  • Three types of Sparkle- One Card! Merriest Wishes Silver Sparkle Card

    Welcome!  Today is another blog hop and I am hoping with my team… yay!  The Fun n’ Crafty stampers have pulled together some projects to share that is all about sparkle and shine.  So we are posting ideas for using those glimmer papers, glitter ribbons, foils, etc.  In fact, today I have 3 different sparkly products…

  • ICS Blog Hop – White Woodland Embossed Christmas Card

    ICS Blog Hop – White Woodland Embossed Christmas Card

    Hello!  Welcome to this month’s Inspire Create Share blog hop. 🙂  This month our theme is I am Dreaming of a White Christmas and we’re showcasing ideas using a white on white! We hope you enjoy this beautiful hop and will become inspired to give the white on white look a try! Now, first up,…

  • Pretty Kitty Card – Coloring with Markers

    I saw this general card idea from Shannon Jaramillo a while back when I needed some inspiration for a card.  But as I usually do with cards, I took some of my favorite elements from the card, and then tweaked some of the other details to get to use some of my favorites too! I…

  • Reindeer Merry Christmas Card with Foxy Friends

    Just popping in for a quick share today!  If you didn’t see yesterday, quick reminder to check out the Year-End Closeout List and Sale.  Many items are while supplies last and I’ve seen a couple updated clearance rack items sell out already.  So, you want to make sure you check it out sooner rather than…

  • The Year End Closeout Sale is Here!

    The Year End Closeout Sale is Here!

    I was all stoked about the Online Extravaganza, and I knew the Holiday Catalog retiring list was coming soon… but I didn’t know until just a couple days ago that Stampin’ Up was going to up the ante by coming out with a full Year-End Closeout sale! Of course, they didn’t tell me what was…

  • Clean & Simple Card with Lovely as a Tree

    Clean & Simple Card with Lovely as a Tree

    So yesterday I shared a Christmas card with Lovely as a Tree, so today I thought I’d share another idea with the same stamp set only NOT Christmas!  It uses another fun techinique – Faux Torn Edges – that I love for my clean and simple cards.  It is also great if you are doing…

  • Vintage Christmas Card with Clear Block Stamping

    Vintage Christmas Card with Clear Block Stamping

    I have totally had a crafting-crush on these Mini Pinecones embellishments since I first got a chance to play with them.  They are so little, but oh so details and super cute!  My biggest challenge was actually getting them out of the container and onto my projects. Between the “don’t want to use them up”…

  • Shop Small! Special Bonuses for all Stampin’ Up Gift Certificates this weekend!

    I know a lot of us are checking out the sales and looking for great deals for our family and friends, and you’ll be seeing a lot today about Small Business Saturday.  This is a day when we are reminded that there are so many people trying to support their families and their dreams by…